scrow1022's review against another edition
5.0
So much here about understanding scripture, G-d, one's place as a transgender person. Appreciate her distinctions between transgender and transsexual, even if I wouldn't use that terminology (apparently she goes into this more in her memoir), and also on the multiple positions to consider as a person enmeshed in relationships. But mainly for the theology within.
brassmonkey's review
challenging
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia, Rape, Genocide, and Racism
lizshayne's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
So, first of all, Ladin is a gorgeous stylist and I’ve heard her teach before so I knew this was going to be good.
I’ve been reading a few pages every week since Simchat Torah and it’s an amazing long form drash. She does the thing that rabbis can do where they meld the personal with the interpretive to make the text shine anew and make the listener/reader rethink their relationship with both.
It was serious Torah.
I’ve been reading a few pages every week since Simchat Torah and it’s an amazing long form drash. She does the thing that rabbis can do where they meld the personal with the interpretive to make the text shine anew and make the listener/reader rethink their relationship with both.
It was serious Torah.
theknightswhosaybook's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this. The first time I read the final chapter (on its own, for a class) I felt like I was repeatedly being washed over with waves of wisdom. Having read the whole book, I can say it truly represents a really interesting way of reading and relating to the Torah and G-d, and issues a fierce call for tolerance and justice. I definitely need to read Joy Ladin's other works.
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